1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP) has 281 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 569 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 65 L |
