2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1962 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 1100 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 1580 kg more than 1962 Fiat 1100.
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 802 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 1100. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1962 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1962 Fiat 1100 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 Bentley Continental | 1962 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1089 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |
