1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 2000 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1706 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 708 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 2000 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | 1600 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2970 mm |
