2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Mazda 1000

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda 1000 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 486 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1640 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000. 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 772 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Mazda 1000 has manual transmission. 1970 Mazda 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental 1970 Mazda 1000
Make Bentley Mazda
Model Continental 1000
Year Released 2005 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1272 cc
Horse Power 552 HP 66 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 103 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 76 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 810 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2270 mm


 

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