2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1988 Fiat Tipo
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat Tipo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Tipo 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 1542 kg more than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Because 2007 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 2007 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Tipo, 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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 785 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (90 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1988 Fiat Tipo has manual transmission. 1988 Fiat Tipo 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 | 1988 Fiat Tipo | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Continental | Tipo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 70.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 908 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
