1965 Austin A 60 vs. 2000 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP) has 320 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 595 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 60 | 2000 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 60 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1621 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 380 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 717 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2970 mm |
