1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1969 Monteverdi 400
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Monteverdi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Monteverdi 400 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 835 kg more than 1969 Monteverdi 400.
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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Monteverdi 400. (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Monteverdi 400. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1969 Monteverdi 400 has manual transmission. 1969 Monteverdi 400 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 | 1969 Monteverdi 400 | |
Make | Bentley | Monteverdi |
Model | Turbo | 400 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 392 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 657 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2530 mm |