2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2005 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2005 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 147 | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 553 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |