2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Skyline 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 1330 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
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 695 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Continental | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 136 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2650 mm |
