1970 Dodge Dart vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1970 Dodge Dart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Dodge Dart. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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 Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Dodge Dart | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Dodge | Bentley |
| Model | Dart | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2746 mm |
