2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 Nissan Trailrunner
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Trailrunner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Trailrunner would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Trailrunner. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Trailrunner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1997 Nissan Trailrunner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan Trailrunner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Trailrunner will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Trailrunner. (200 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Trailrunner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1997 Nissan Trailrunner | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Trailrunner |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2530 mm |
