1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 2001 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1730 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 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 685 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe 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:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 2001 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Coupe | Continental |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 100 L |
