1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1971 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 895 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Turbo | 1971 Chrysler Valiant | |
Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
Model | Turbo | Valiant |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 99.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2830 mm |