2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C 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 463 more horse power than 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 950 kg more than 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C. 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. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C 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:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
| Make | Bentley | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Continental | 6C |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1940 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2442 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 77 L |
