1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2000 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1989 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2000 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 75 | Continental |
Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 717 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2970 mm |