2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Volare 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 962 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
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 631 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Volare. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Bentley | Plymouth |
| Model | Continental | Volare |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2870 mm |
