2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. (335 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1971 Pontiac Firebird. 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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Continental | Firebird |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2750 mm |