2002 Bentley State Limousine vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2002 Bentley State Limousine is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley State Limousine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (400 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley State Limousine should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley State Limousine weights approximately 2325 kg more than 1969 Peugeot 404. 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 State Limousine (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 702 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley State Limousine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley State Limousine | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
| Model | State Limousine | 404 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3390 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6230 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
