1959 Austin A 99 vs. 2001 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 920 kg more than 1959 Austin A 99. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 2001 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 99 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
