1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1997 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1952 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. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1952 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1952 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1997 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 70 | Continental |
Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |