2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 181 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 1550 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 181.
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. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Volkswagen 181 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen 181 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 | 1970 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Continental | 181 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1584 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |