1985 Pontiac Fiero vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Fiero 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 (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (140 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1129 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. 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 1985 Pontiac Fiero. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac Fiero | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Pontiac | Bentley |
| Model | Fiero | Continental |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2827 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2745 mm |
