2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle

To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 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 5 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. (375 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 820 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle. (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bentley Continental 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
Make Bentley Chevrolet
Model Continental Chevelle
Year Released 2000 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 6478 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 380 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 717 Nm 563 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Top Speed 270 km/hour 188 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 2420 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1840 mm


 

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