2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 392 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Bentley | Oldsmobile |
Model | Continental | Cutlass |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3344 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |