1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1997 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1425 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40. 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1997 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 40 | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 94 L |
