1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2001 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 339 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1484 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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 771 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2001 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Giulia | Continental |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 100 L |
