2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 Nissan Sunny

To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Sunny 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 377 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1805 kg more than 1969 Nissan Sunny. 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 801 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Sunny. (75 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Sunny.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Bentley Continental 1969 Nissan Sunny
Make Bentley Nissan
Model Continental Sunny
Year Released 2003 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 988 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 421 HP 44 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 876 Nm 75 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 645 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1450 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2290 mm


 

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