2007 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Ventora would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 430 more horse power than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1162 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. 2007 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 1970 Vauxhall Ventora has manual transmission. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Bentley Continental GT | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
Make | Bentley | Vauxhall |
Model | Continental GT | Ventora |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |