1951 Austin A vs. 2002 Bentley Continental T
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1765 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 821 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A. 2002 Bentley Continental T has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Continental T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 2002 Bentley Continental T | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A | Continental T |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 100 L |
