2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1966 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1475 kg more than 1966 Volkswagen 1600.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 765 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1966 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Continental | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1584 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
