2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1984 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Santana. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1984 Nissan Santana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Santana, 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 723 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Santana. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1984 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Continental | Santana |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1994 cc |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1145 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2560 mm |