2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Barchetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Barchetta 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 1390 kg more than 1996 Fiat Barchetta.
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, 1996 Fiat Barchetta, 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 711 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Barchetta. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Barchetta has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Barchetta 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 | 1996 Fiat Barchetta | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental | Barchetta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1747 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2280 mm |
