2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo has manual transmission. 1978 Mitsubishi Sapporo 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 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Bentley | Mitsubishi |
Model | Continental | Sapporo |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2520 mm |