2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1970 Fiat Dino
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat Dino 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 375 more horse power than 1970 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1970 Fiat Dino. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1970 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental | Dino |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2416 cc |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1400 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2560 mm |
