1971 Opel Rekord vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 493 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1324 kg more than 1971 Opel Rekord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Opel Rekord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Opel Rekord | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Opel | Bentley |
| Model | Rekord | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2746 mm |
