2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen SP would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1971 Jensen SP. (385 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1971 Jensen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 667 kg more than 1971 Jensen SP. 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Jensen SP. (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Jensen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 1971 Jensen SP | |
| Make | Bentley | Jensen |
| Model | Continental T | SP |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
