2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1963 Fiat 2300
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1963 Fiat 2300. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 708 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 2300. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1963 Fiat 2300 has manual transmission. 1963 Fiat 2300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Bentley Continental | 1963 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Continental | 2300 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |