1976 Alpine A 442 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental

To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 37 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 442. (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 442. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1755 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 442. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alpine A 442. 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. 2013 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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