1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 631 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | RZ | Continental |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 6750 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 552 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2970 mm |
