1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Mazda MPV
To start off, both 1999 Bentley Continental and 1999 Mazda MPV 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 276 more horse power than 1999 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 730 kg more than 1999 Mazda MPV. 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 Mazda MPV, 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 646 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MPV. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 1999 Mazda MPV | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental | MPV |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2850 mm |