1955 Alpine A 106 vs. 2006 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1920 kg more than 1955 Alpine A 106.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 830 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alpine A 106. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alpine A 106. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1955 Alpine A 106 has manual transmission. 1955 Alpine A 106 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alpine A 106 | 2006 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alpine | Bentley |
Model | A 106 | Continental |
Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 6748 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 45 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 100 L |