1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Bentley |
| Model | 100 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 91 L |
