2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline 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 459 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 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 726 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental 1981 Nissan Skyline
Make Bentley Nissan
Model Continental Skyline
Year Released 2005 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1809 cc
Horse Power 552 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 149 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1050 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2620 mm