1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1990 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1953 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. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1990 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 70 | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |
