1948 Austin A 110 vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 57 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), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 474 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110. 2005 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. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 110 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 104.2 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 | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |
