2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice 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 278 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 434 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. 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 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3100 mm |
