2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-7 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 316 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-7. 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 730 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-7. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1978 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Continental | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |