2003 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 950 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 2007 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 2007 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT, 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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo GT | 2007 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | GT | Continental |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 99 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |