1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1998 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP) has 314 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1347 kg more than 1971 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, 1998 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 696 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1998 Bentley Turbo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Giulia | Turbo |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 395 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 94 L |