1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Plymouth Cambridge would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. 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 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1953 Plymouth Cambridge has manual transmission. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge 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:
1995 Bentley Continental | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
Make | Bentley | Plymouth |
Model | Continental | Cambridge |
Year Released | 1995 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |