2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1948 Fiat 500

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 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 536 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1660 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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 1948 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1948 Fiat 500 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 1948 Fiat 500
Make Bentley Fiat
Model Continental 500
Year Released 2005 1948
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 569 cc
Horse Power 552 HP 16 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 52 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 67 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 790 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2010 mm


 

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