1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1995 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1544 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 613 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1995 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Alfasud | Continental |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 717 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 108 L |