2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel 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 1380 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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 712 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Continental | Laurel |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1952 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |