1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 14 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 158 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (264 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 695 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza. 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, 2013 Toyota Venza, 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 541 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Continental | Venza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
