2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1965 Renault Floride
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault Floride 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1965 Renault Floride. (48 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1605 kg more than 1965 Renault Floride. 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 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault Floride. (88 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault Floride. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1965 Renault Floride has manual transmission. 1965 Renault Floride 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 | 1965 Renault Floride | |
Make | Bentley | Renault |
Model | Continental | Floride |
Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2270 mm |