2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. 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 1837 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 806 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental | 850 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 847 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 38 L |
