1961 Austin A 55 vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 501 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1961 Austin A 55. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Austin A 55. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 55 | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
