1955 Abarth 208 vs. 2001 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 208 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 208. (65 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1580 kg more than 1955 Abarth 208. 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. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth 208 has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 208 | 2001 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | 208 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 6746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 100 L |
