2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Seat 124
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 124 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 357 more horse power than 1970 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1514 kg more than 1970 Seat 124. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 785 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1970 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Bentley | Seat |
| Model | Continental | 124 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2430 mm |
