1976 GMC Suburban 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 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 GMC Suburban 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 516 more horse power than 1976 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1976 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 150 kg more than 1976 GMC Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 GMC Suburban | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | GMC | Bentley |
| Model | Suburban | Continental |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2746 mm |
