2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Opel Vectra 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 1105 kg more than 1988 Opel Vectra.
Because 2006 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 2006 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Opel Vectra, 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 724 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Vectra. (151 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Continental | Vectra |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1598 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |