1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1973 Fiat 125
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1973 Fiat 125. 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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 669 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 125. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Turbo | 1973 Fiat 125 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Turbo | 125 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |