1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 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 322 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1748 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 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:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 33 Stradale | Continental |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6750 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 99 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 2450 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 108 L |