2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 730 kg more than 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
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, 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 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 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Bentley | Oldsmobile |
Model | Continental | Silhouette |
Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3135 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2800 mm |