1981 Avanti Avanti vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 900 kg more than 1981 Avanti Avanti. 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 1981 Avanti Avanti. 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 (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Avanti Avanti. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Avanti Avanti.
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1981 Avanti Avanti | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Avanti | Bentley |
Model | Avanti | Continental |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 602 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3065 mm |