2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record 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 331 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record.
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) has 723 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (152 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Record |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
