1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1956 Daimler DK
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK 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 213 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 388 kg more than 1956 Daimler DK. 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Daimler DK. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Daimler DK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 1956 Daimler DK | |
| Make | Bentley | Daimler |
| Model | Continental | DK |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4617 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 90 L |
