1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1996 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1574 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 781 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1996 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Giulietta | Continental |
Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 100 L |