1977 Austin Marina vs. 2000 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Austin Marina would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1977 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1977 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1540 kg more than 1977 Austin Marina. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Austin Marina. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1977 Austin Marina has manual transmission. 1977 Austin Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Austin Marina | 2000 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | Marina | Continental |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 717 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.7 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2970 mm |
