1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1495 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 737 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
