2002 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 800 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. 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 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. 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 (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 166. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo 166 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:
2002 Alfa Romeo 166 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 166 | Continental |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |