1989 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1995 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 33. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1510 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 33. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1995 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | 33 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 717 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 20.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 108 L |
