2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1984 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Statesman 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 730 kg more than 1984 Holden Statesman.
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 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Statesman. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 1984 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Continental | Statesman |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 169 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |