1955 Fiat V8 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat V8 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1955 Fiat V8. (125 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat V8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1955 Fiat V8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Fiat V8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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. 2012 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat V8 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat V8 | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Fiat | Bentley |
| Model | V8 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2746 mm |
