2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
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 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Brougham. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Continental | Brougham |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5025 cc |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |