2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault 19 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 274 more horse power than 1996 Renault 19. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1996 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 567 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault 19. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1996 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Continental | 19 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |
