1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 Holden Nova

To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Holden Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Holden Nova 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 317 more horse power than 1998 Holden Nova. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1998 Holden Nova. 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, 1998 Holden Nova, 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 740 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Nova. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1998 Holden Nova has manual transmission. 1998 Holden Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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