2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1989 Ferrari 348
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 348 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 257 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari 348. (295 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 985 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 348. 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 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 348. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 348 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 | 1989 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental | 348 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3405 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1465 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 96 L |
