2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Simca 1000 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 337 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1645 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. 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 653 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Bentley | Simca |
| Model | Continental | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2230 mm |
