1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1952 Bentley R Type Continental
To start off, 1952 Bentley R Type Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bentley R Type Continental weights approximately 681 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40.
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:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1952 Bentley R Type Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 40 | R Type Continental |
Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 81 L |