1943 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 2000 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 920 kg more than 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Alfa Romeo 6C | 2000 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | 6C | Continental |
| Year Released | 1943 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2442 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2970 mm |
