1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1962 Maserati 151
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati 151. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati 151 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 151 (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1515 kg more than 1962 Maserati 151.
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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Maserati 151. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Maserati 151. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1962 Maserati 151 has manual transmission. 1962 Maserati 151 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Bentley Turbo | 1962 Maserati 151 | |
Make | Bentley | Maserati |
Model | Turbo | 151 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 487 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2310 mm |