1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1997 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1997 Bentley Turbo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Alfetta | Turbo |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 94 L |