2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1967 ZAZ 966
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 ZAZ 966. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 ZAZ 966 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 394 more horse power than 1967 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1710 kg more than 1967 ZAZ 966. 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 823 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1967 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Bentley | ZAZ |
| Model | Continental | 966 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 886 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2170 mm |
