1976 Alpine A 442 vs. 2001 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1710 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 442.
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. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 442 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 442 | 2001 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alpine | Bentley |
| Model | A 442 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 6746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2970 mm |
