2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1966 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph Spitfire 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 354 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1725 kg more than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. 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 782 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1966 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Bentley | Triumph |
Model | Continental | Spitfire |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 37 L |