1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1972 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 735 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Impala. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 1972 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Impala |
Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |