1959 AC Greyhound vs. 2000 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Greyhound. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Greyhound would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1959 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Greyhound. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1435 kg more than 1959 AC Greyhound. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 696 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Greyhound. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 AC Greyhound has manual transmission. 1959 AC Greyhound will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Greyhound | 2000 Bentley Continental | |
Make | AC | Bentley |
Model | Greyhound | Continental |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |