1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1720 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Giulia | Continental |
Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 616 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 800 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 90 L |