2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza

To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Stanza 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 1570 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza.

Because 2007 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 745 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Stanza. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Stanza has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Stanza 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 1981 Nissan Stanza
Make Bentley Nissan
Model Continental Stanza
Year Released 2007 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 81 HP
Torque 875 Nm 130 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 880 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2480 mm


 

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