2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 Seat 600

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1875 kg more than 1959 Seat 600. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 835 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental 1959 Seat 600
Make Bentley Seat
Model Continental 600
Year Released 2005 1959
Engine Position Front Rear
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 19 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 40 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 575 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2010 mm


 

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