1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 892 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Camaro.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Bentley Turbo 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Bentley Chevrolet
Model Turbo Camaro
Year Released 1990 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 5025 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 316 HP 130 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 750 Nm 318 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 98.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 8.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 1518 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2760 mm


 

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