2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Pinin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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 66 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. (355 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 620 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Pinin has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental | Pinin |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 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 | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2760 mm |
