1973 AC 428 vs. 1995 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1973 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1973 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 990 kg more than 1973 AC 428. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 AC 428. (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 AC 428. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1973 AC 428 has manual transmission. 1973 AC 428 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 AC 428 | 1995 Bentley Continental | |
Make | AC | Bentley |
Model | 428 | Continental |
Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7002 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 639 Nm | 717 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3070 mm |