2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1989 Fiat Uno
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Fiat Uno 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 (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1690 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno. 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, 1989 Fiat Uno, 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 @ 2100 RPM) has 786 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (89 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1989 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1989 Fiat Uno 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.
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2005 Bentley Continental | 1989 Fiat Uno | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Continental | Uno |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 70.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2370 mm |