1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Fiat 126
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1865 kg more than 1978 Fiat 126. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 833 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 126. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 1978 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental | 126 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 1850 mm |
