1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Equus is newer by 12 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Equus. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 432 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Equus. 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Equus. (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 2011 Hyundai Equus | |
Make | Bentley | Hyundai |
Model | Continental | Equus |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5159 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3045 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 77 L |