1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 48 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), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1448 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 637 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental 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 | 2000 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 40 | Continental |
Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 717 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2970 mm |