1957 Austin A 40 vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1404 kg more than 1957 Austin A 40. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 735 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 40 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 401 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
