2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1973 McLaren M19

To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 McLaren M19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 McLaren M19 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 McLaren M19 (445 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 McLaren M19 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1890 kg more than 1973 McLaren M19.

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. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1973 McLaren M19 has manual transmission. 1973 McLaren M19 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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