1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1996 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 960 kg more than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 656 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1996 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | 3-Litre | Continental |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 104.2 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 100 L |