2004 Bentley Continental vs. 1960 Lotus Elite
To start off, 2004 Bentley Continental is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1868 kg more than 1960 Lotus Elite. 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 771 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lotus Elite. 2004 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1960 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1960 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Continental | 1960 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Continental | Elite |
Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 29 L |