1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Continental 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 320 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1322 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 742 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental | 500 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
