2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord 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 292 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1966 Opel Rekord. 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 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Continental | Rekord |
Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69.8 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 | 2420 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |