2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 Monteverdi 400
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Monteverdi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Monteverdi 400 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 845 kg more than 1969 Monteverdi 400.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Monteverdi 400. (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Monteverdi 400. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1969 Monteverdi 400 has manual transmission. 1969 Monteverdi 400 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 | 1969 Monteverdi 400 | |
Make | Bentley | Monteverdi |
Model | Continental | 400 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 392 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 657 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2530 mm |