1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 925 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 659 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Continental | 130 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2866 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2730 mm |