2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 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 900 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166.
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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 599 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166. (276 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Bentley | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Continental | 166 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 226 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
