2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1974 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Vauxhall Victor 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 312 more horse power than 1974 Vauxhall Victor. (109 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1974 Vauxhall Victor. 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. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1974 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1974 Vauxhall Victor 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 | 1974 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Bentley | Vauxhall |
| Model | Continental | Victor |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2680 mm |
