1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP) has 369 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1472 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 765 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 1967 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Continental | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
