1957 Austin A 55 vs. 1994 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 1994 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1375 kg more than 1957 Austin A 55. 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, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 55 | 1994 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 55 | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2970 mm |
