1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1144 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. (230 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 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.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 75 | Continental |
Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 616 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.5 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |