2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1969 Peugeot 404.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 742 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
| Model | Continental | 404 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
