1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1996 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1720 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110. 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 747 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1996 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alpine | Bentley |
| Model | A 110 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
