2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (257 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 604 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Caprice |
Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |