1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1997 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1760 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 807 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 35 | 1997 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 35 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 100 L |
