1965 Abarth 750 vs. 2001 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 750 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 378 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1919 kg more than 1965 Abarth 750. 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 817 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 750. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth 750 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:
| 1965 Abarth 750 | 2001 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | 750 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 99.1 mm |
| 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 | 535 kg | 2454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 100 L |
