1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1998 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 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 386 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1976 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1964 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth 595 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:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1998 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Abarth | Bentley |
Model | 595 | Continental |
Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 474 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 100 L |