2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 616 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 301 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1510 kg more than 1970 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | 616 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2480 mm |
