2000 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 514 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1190 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 146 | Continental |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1370 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 616 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 90 L |