1971 AC 428 vs. 2005 Bentley Continental

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1971 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1971 AC 428. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 AC 428. (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 AC 428. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1971 AC 428 has manual transmission. 1971 AC 428 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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