1951 Austin A 110 vs. 2000 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 475 kg more than 1951 Austin A 110. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 588 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 2000 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 110 | Continental |
Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |