1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1970 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 699 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Luce. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 1970 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | Luce |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2620 cc |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2590 mm |
