1956 Austin A 40 vs. 1955 Bentley R Type Continental
To start off, 1956 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley R Type Continental weights approximately 760 kg more than 1956 Austin A 40.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Austin A 40 | 1955 Bentley R Type Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 40 | R Type Continental |
Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 81 L |