1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 2006 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III has manual transmission. 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 2006 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Bentley |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Continental |
Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6748 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |