1948 Austin A 90 vs. 2009 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90.
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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 90. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 90 | 2009 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 90 | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 774 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 104.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 96 L |
