1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1988 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1988 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
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. 1988 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1988 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | GT | Continental |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2970 mm |
