1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Moretti 127
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Moretti 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Moretti 127 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1970 Moretti 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Moretti 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1740 kg more than 1970 Moretti 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Moretti 127, 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 812 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Moretti 127. (63 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Moretti 127. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1970 Moretti 127 has manual transmission. 1970 Moretti 127 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Bentley Continental | 1970 Moretti 127 | |
Make | Bentley | Moretti |
Model | Continental | 127 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2460 mm |