2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1973 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala 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 735 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
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 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1973 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1973 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 1973 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Continental | Impala |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 98.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3100 mm |
