1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1242 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 has manual transmission. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Bentley | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Continental | 2000 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 71 L |