1955 Austin A 90 vs. 1995 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1955 Austin A 90. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 90 | 1995 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 90 | Continental |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2639 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 717 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3070 mm |