2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Seat 600
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Seat 600 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 392 more horse power than 1970 Seat 600. (29 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1840 kg more than 1970 Seat 600. 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 828 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Seat 600. (47 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1970 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Bentley | Seat |
| Model | Continental | 600 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 47 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2010 mm |
