1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 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 (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1306 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 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 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 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 (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 602 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 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:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 33 | Continental |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | W |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 602 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3065 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 25.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |