2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1981 Zastava 2101
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 2101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 2101 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 490 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 2101. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 2101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1981 Zastava 2101. 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 788 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 2101. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 2101. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1981 Zastava 2101 has manual transmission. 1981 Zastava 2101 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1981 Zastava 2101 | |
Make | Bentley | Zastava |
Model | Continental | 2101 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1198 cc |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 960 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2430 mm |