2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Isuzu Florian

To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1425 kg more than 1978 Isuzu Florian.

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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 728 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Florian. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1978 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1978 Isuzu Florian will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Continental 1978 Isuzu Florian
Make Bentley Isuzu
Model Continental Florian
Year Released 2006 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6748 cc 1817 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 98 HP
Torque 875 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1025 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2510 mm


 

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