2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover 3500 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 365 more horse power than 1984 Rover 3500. (187 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Rover 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1019 kg more than 1984 Rover 3500. 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 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Rover 3500. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Rover 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | Bentley | Rover |
| Model | Continental | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3532 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1431 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 66 L |
