1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 1999 Bentley Continental and 1999 Saab 05-Sep 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 225 more horse power than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 820 kg more than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. 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 Saab 05-Sep, 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 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. (309 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 1999 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Bentley | Saab |
Model | Continental | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |