1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1972 Chrysler Sedan
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 880 kg more than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. (490 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chrysler Sedan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 1972 Chrysler Sedan | |
| Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
| Model | Continental | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2930 mm |
