1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1060 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.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 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 (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. 2013 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 75 | Continental |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 90 L |