2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Vega 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 1445 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
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 708 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 1970 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Vega |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 42 L |
