2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 951 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi has manual transmission. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 512 BBi |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 340 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
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 | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 120 L |