1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1997 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1555 kg more than 1957 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 688 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1997 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Giulietta | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 94 L |
