1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2006 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 726 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2006 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 75 | Continental |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 6748 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 100 L |