1956 Volkswagen Beetle vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 529 more horse power than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1755 kg more than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 612 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (88 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Bentley |
| Model | Beetle | Continental |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1192 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 90 L |
