2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1976 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Statesman 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 915 kg more than 1976 Holden Statesman.
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 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Statesman. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Statesman. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Statesman has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Statesman 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 | 1976 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Continental | Statesman |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5040 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |