2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo 144. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo 144 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1966 Volvo 144. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo 144. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1966 Volvo 144. 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 709 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo 144. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo 144.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental | 144 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2620 mm |
