2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1943 Maserati 8CL

To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Maserati 8CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Maserati 8CL would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Maserati 8CL (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Continental T. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Maserati 8CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Continental T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1670 kg more than 1943 Maserati 8CL.

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. 2002 Bentley Continental T has automatic transmission and 1943 Maserati 8CL has manual transmission. 1943 Maserati 8CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Continental T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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