1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1436 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1993 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 40 | Brooklands |
Year Released | 1952 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1199 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2970 mm |