1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1971 Fiat 128
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1590 kg more than 1971 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Bentley Turbo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Bentley Turbo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 128, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 667 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 128. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 128 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 128 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 | 1971 Fiat 128 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Turbo | 128 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1115 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 55.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2230 mm |