1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Alpine A 110. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1971 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1971 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alpine | Bentley |
| Model | A 110 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 90 L |
