1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Peugeot 106
To start off, 1996 Peugeot 106 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 106. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1595 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 106, 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 106. (112 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 106. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Peugeot 106 has manual transmission. 1996 Peugeot 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 1996 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
| Model | Continental | 106 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 66 L |
