2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Opel Rekord 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) has 321 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1330 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. 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 727 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1978 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1978 Opel Rekord 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 | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Rekord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |
