1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1999 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 49 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1080 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1999 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 70 | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2970 mm |
