2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1976 Maserati Khamsin
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Khamsin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Khamsin 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 770 kg more than 1976 Maserati Khamsin.
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 1976 Maserati Khamsin has manual transmission. 1976 Maserati Khamsin 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 Maserati Khamsin | |
Make | Bentley | Maserati |
Model | Continental | Khamsin |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4899 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2560 mm |