2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1972 Mazda 616
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 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 (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1540 kg more than 1972 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 751 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 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 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1972 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Continental | 616 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| 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 | 421 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2480 mm |
