2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1979 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Caprice 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 806 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice.
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 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice. (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1979 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Continental | Caprice |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4392 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1644 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2950 mm |