1990 Fiat Panda vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC

To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP) has 518 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Panda. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1887 kg more than 1990 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Panda. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Fiat Panda 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
Make Fiat Bentley
Model Panda Continental GTC
Year Released 1990 2011
Body Type Hatchback Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 769 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 34 HP 552 HP
Torque 58 Nm 650 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 680 kg 2567 kg
Vehicle Length 3420 mm 4803 mm
Vehicle Width 1500 mm 1928 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1397 mm
Wheelbase Size 2170 mm 2746 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 90 L


 

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