1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1988 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1988 Bentley Continental is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1650 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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. 1988 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1988 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | GP 159 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2360 kg |
