2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1972 Fiat 500
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1944 kg more than 1972 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 807 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 500. (28 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 500. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1972 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 | 1972 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Continental | 500 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 22 L |