2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1976 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volkswagen 1302. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volkswagen 1302 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 1694 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen 1302.
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 791 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volkswagen 1302. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1976 Volkswagen 1302 has manual transmission. 1976 Volkswagen 1302 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 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Continental | 1302 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1192 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 64 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 | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |