1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1999 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1124 kg more than 1950 AC 2-Litre. 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 739 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 AC 2-Litre. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1950 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1950 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 AC 2-Litre | 1999 Bentley Continental | |
Make | AC | Bentley |
Model | 2-Litre | Continental |
Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 422 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 100 L |