2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (300 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 540 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (385 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 156 | Continental |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3458 cc | 6750 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 875 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2450 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2970 mm |