1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2004 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2004 Bentley Continental is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1951 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 718 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 70 | 2004 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 70 | Continental |
Year Released | 1951 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 100 L |