1970 Opel GT vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Opel GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (85 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1970 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Opel GT | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Opel | Bentley |
| Model | GT | Continental |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1100 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | FlexFuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |
