2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Monza 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 1665 kg more than 1977 Opel Monza.
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 714 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Monza. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Monza.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1977 Opel Monza | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Continental | Monza |
Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1979 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 43 L |