2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 308 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 1164 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 308 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 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 308 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2927 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |