1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (260 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 720 kg more than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. 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 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile 442. (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile 442.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Bentley | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Continental | 442 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2850 mm |
