1954 AC Aceca vs. 1998 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1560 kg more than 1954 AC Aceca. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 726 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1954 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1954 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1998 Bentley Continental | |
Make | AC | Bentley |
Model | Aceca | Continental |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |