1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2002 Bentley Continental T
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 738 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. 2002 Bentley Continental T has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Continental T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 2002 Bentley Continental T | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | GT | Continental T |
Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 100 L |