1956 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 266 kg more than 1956 Austin Princess. 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1956 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin Princess | 1996 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | Princess | Continental |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2970 mm |
