2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 NSU 1000
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 NSU 1000 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 1770 kg more than 1969 NSU 1000.
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 785 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 NSU 1000. (90 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 NSU 1000. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1969 NSU 1000 has manual transmission. 1969 NSU 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1969 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Bentley | NSU |
Model | Continental | 1000 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1177 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 66.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 37 L |