2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1971 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Laurel 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 467 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Laurel. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1971 Nissan Laurel. 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 720 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Laurel. (155 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Laurel.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental 1971 Nissan Laurel
Make Bentley Nissan
Model Continental Laurel
Year Released 2005 1971
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1815 cc
Horse Power 552 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 155 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1010 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2630 mm