1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1974 Fiat 126
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 126 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 398 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1870 kg more than 1974 Fiat 126. 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 836 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 1974 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental | 126 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 20 L |
