2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1977 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda RX-3 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 321 more horse power than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1598 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-3. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 740 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 1977 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental | RX-3 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |