1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1990 Holden Barina
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Barina 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 355 more horse power than 1990 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1720 kg more than 1990 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Holden Barina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 771 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Barina. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 1990 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Bentley | Holden |
| Model | Continental | Barina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2250 mm |
