2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Triumph GT6
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph GT6 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 276 more horse power than 1970 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1560 kg more than 1970 Triumph GT6. 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 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph GT6. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph GT6. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Triumph GT6 has manual transmission. 1970 Triumph GT6 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 | 1970 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Bentley | Triumph |
| Model | Continental | GT6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2110 mm |
