1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1951 Rover P4. 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Turbo | 1951 Rover P4 | |
Make | Bentley | Rover |
Model | Turbo | P4 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 52 L |