1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is newer by 13 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, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Turbo. (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 670 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.
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 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti 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 | 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Turbo | 612 Scaglietti |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 532 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4902 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1956 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1344 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2949 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 110 L |
