1967 Austin 1300 vs. 2007 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 1300 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1592 kg more than 1967 Austin 1300.
Because 2007 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Austin 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 781 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 1300. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 1300. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1967 Austin 1300 has manual transmission. 1967 Austin 1300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 1300 | 2007 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | 1300 | Continental |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 99 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 100 L |