2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare 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 414 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 908 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare. 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 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Bentley | Plymouth |
Model | Continental | Volare |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5210 cc |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1542 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2870 mm |