2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156

To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental 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 273 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1165 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 156, 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 693 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 156. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo 156 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 2008 Alfa Romeo 156
Make Bentley Alfa Romeo
Model Continental 156
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1970 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 2100 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 182 Nm
Torque RPM 2100 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 91 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 270 km/hour 214 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.9 seconds 8.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1960 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.7 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 63 L


 

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