2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Torana 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 1595 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana.
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 779 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Torana 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 | 1976 Holden Torana | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Continental | Torana |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2440 mm |