1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Holden Vectra
To start off, both 1999 Bentley Continental and 1999 Holden Vectra were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 283 more horse power than 1999 Holden Vectra. (139 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1999 Holden Vectra. 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, 1999 Holden Vectra, 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 675 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Vectra. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Vectra. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Holden Vectra has manual transmission. 1999 Holden Vectra 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.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 1999 Holden Vectra | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Continental | Vectra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2650 mm |