2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2006 Bentley Continental
To start off, both 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2006 Bentley Continental were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 895 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2006 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 2006 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159, 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2006 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | 159 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 6748 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 20.6 L/100km |
