1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 810 kg more than 1950 Buick 40. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1950 Buick 40 | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Continental | 40 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4065 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3090 mm |