1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 15 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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Turbo. (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Turbo.
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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Turbo | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Turbo | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1938 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2649 mm |