1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1954 Bentley R Type Continental
To start off, both 1954 Austin-Healey 100 and 1954 Bentley R Type Continental were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1954 Bentley R Type Continental | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Bentley |
Model | 100 | R Type Continental |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3050 mm |