1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1995 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 440 kg more than 1948 Austin A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 110 | 1995 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 110 | Continental |
Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 717 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 108 L |