2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1968 Steyr Haflinger

To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Steyr Haflinger 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 1968 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1796 kg more than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 831 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr Haflinger. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1968 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1968 Steyr Haflinger 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.

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