1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1425 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 1995 Bentley Continental 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 1995 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio 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 | 2008 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental | Palio |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 54 L |
