2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1989 Maserati 228
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati 228 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 1185 kg more than 1989 Maserati 228.
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 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 228. (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 228. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1989 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1989 Maserati 228 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 | 1989 Maserati 228 | |
Make | Bentley | Maserati |
Model | Continental | 228 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2790 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |