2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 955 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. 2012 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2007 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | GT | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 91 L |
