1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2001 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1634 kg more than 1960 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 763 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2001 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Giulietta | Continental |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |
