2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1986 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1530 kg more than 1986 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 774 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1986 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Continental | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
