1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1997 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 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 333 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1997 Bentley Turbo | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 70 | Turbo |
Year Released | 1950 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 94 L |