1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 62 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 501 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1215 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.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin A 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 70 | Continental |
Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1403 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 90 L |