1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 929 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 338 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 737 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental | 929 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |