1953 Austin A 70 vs. 2006 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 53 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 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1953 Austin A 70.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 718 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 70 | 2006 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 70 | Continental |
Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 6748 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 100 L |