2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1995 Lada Niva

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva 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 474 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (78 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva.

Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 744 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (131 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental 1995 Lada Niva
Make Bentley Lada
Model Continental Niva
Year Released 2005 1995
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1774 cc
Horse Power 552 HP 78 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 131 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 42 L