2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 719 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
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 (835 Nm) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |
