2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP) has 297 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1760 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1962 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1962 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Continental | Elite |
Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 717 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66.7 mm |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2240 mm |