2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 1971 Holden Belmont

To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,997 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Holden Belmont. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Belmont has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Belmont will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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