1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Turbo. (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 555 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 612.
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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 612. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Turbo | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Turbo | 612 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |