2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine 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 198 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1990 Renault Alpine 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 | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
Make | Bentley | Renault |
Model | Continental | Alpine |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 63 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2350 mm |