2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1982 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1982 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1982 Isuzu Florian. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Isuzu Florian. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1982 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1982 Isuzu Florian will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1982 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Bentley | Isuzu |
| Model | Continental | Florian |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
