1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Bentley S2
To start off, 1959 Bentley S2 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 952 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1959 Bentley S2 | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 40 | S2 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 127 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 81 L |