1985 Innocenti 990 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT

To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Innocenti 990 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 516 more horse power than 1985 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1985 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1606 kg more than 1985 Innocenti 990. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Innocenti 990. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Innocenti 990. 2012 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 1985 Innocenti 990 has manual transmission. 1985 Innocenti 990 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Innocenti 990 2012 Bentley Continental GT
Make Innocenti Bentley
Model 990 Continental GT
Year Released 1985 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 993 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Horse Power 51 HP 567 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 75 Nm 700 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 1700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Vehicle Weight 714 kg 2320 kg
Vehicle Length 3170 mm 4806 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1943 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1405 mm
Wheelbase Size 2050 mm 2746 mm


 

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