2008 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 830 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 159. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 159 | Continental |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |