2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Austin Marina 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 1570 kg more than 1974 Austin Marina.
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 773 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1974 Austin Marina | |
Make | Bentley | Austin |
Model | Continental | Marina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1798 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2440 mm |