1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 60 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1384 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 40 | Continental GT |
Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |