2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Elan. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1754 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 728 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Elan. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1966 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1966 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Continental | Elan |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1557 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |