2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 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 367 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164, 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (259 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Bentley | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Continental | 164 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2959 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1420 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
