2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2007 Bentley Continental GT were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156. (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 156 | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |