1960 Austin A 90 vs. 2005 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 950 kg more than 1960 Austin A 90. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 661 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 2005 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 90 | Continental |
Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |