1970 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1580 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 851 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Vega | 2012 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
| Model | Vega | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 1018 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3266 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 96 L |
