1950 Austin A135 vs. 2003 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 430 kg more than 1950 Austin A135. 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 588 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A135 | 2003 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A135 | Continental |
Year Released | 1950 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 876 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |