1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1998 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1915 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 826 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1956 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1956 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1998 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Abarth | Bentley |
Model | 750 | Continental |
Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 100 L |