1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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 @ 2100 RPM) has 760 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior 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:
1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Junior | Continental |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 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 | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2970 mm |