1994 Fiat Punto vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Fiat Punto 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 (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1575 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto. 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 1994 Fiat Punto. 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 (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1994 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 1994 Fiat Punto 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.
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1994 Fiat Punto | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Fiat | Bentley |
Model | Punto | Continental |
Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1403 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 90 L |