1965 Austin A 60 vs. 2009 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 44 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP) has 463 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60.
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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 652 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands 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 | 2009 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 60 | Brooklands |
Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 523 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 774 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 104.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 96 L |