1970 Rover P5B vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 987 kg more than 1970 Rover P5B. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Rover P5B. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Rover P5B | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Rover | Bentley |
| Model | P5B | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 3527 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2746 mm |
