1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental 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) has 232 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 525 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Bentley | GMC |
| Model | Continental | Safari |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 98 L |
