2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1980 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Firebird 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 221 more horse power than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 865 kg more than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Pontiac Firebird. (459 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1980 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Continental | Firebird |
Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2750 mm |