1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2002 Bentley Continental T
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 683 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 2002 Bentley Continental T has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Continental T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2002 Bentley Continental T | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 75 | Continental T |
Year Released | 1987 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 100 L |