1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 471 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 630 kg more than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice. (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
| Model | Caprice | Continental |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2746 mm |
