2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1966 Seat 600

To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Seat 600 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 (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1966 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1875 kg more than 1966 Seat 600. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 828 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Seat 600.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bentley Continental 1966 Seat 600
Make Bentley Seat
Model Continental 600
Year Released 2000 1966
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 6750 cc 765 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 24 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 47 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 575 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1390 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2010 mm


 

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