1964 Abarth 700 vs. 2004 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2004 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1880 kg more than 1964 Abarth 700. 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 806 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 700. 2004 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1964 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 700 | 2004 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | 700 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| 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 | 570 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
