2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1971 Renault 12
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 12 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 368 more horse power than 1971 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1550 kg more than 1971 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Renault 12, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 781 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 12. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1971 Renault 12 has manual transmission. 1971 Renault 12 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 | 1971 Renault 12 | |
Make | Bentley | Renault |
Model | Continental | 12 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 138 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 56 L |