2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1973 Nissan President

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President 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 443 more horse power than 1973 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 845 kg more than 1973 Nissan President. 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 639 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan President.

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