2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1971 Rover P5B
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P5B would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1971 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 874 kg more than 1971 Rover P5B. 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 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P5B. (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P5B.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1971 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Bentley | Rover |
| Model | Continental | P5B |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2820 mm |
