2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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 183 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1187 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. 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) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. (260 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB 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 | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 328 GTB |
Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |