1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1875 kg more than 1965 Alpine A 110. 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. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1965 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1965 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alpine A 110 | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alpine | Bentley |
| Model | A 110 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 6750 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99 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 | 575 kg | 2450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 108 L |
