1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 Tatra T603
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Tatra T603 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 327 more horse power than 1959 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 980 kg more than 1959 Tatra T603. 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 717 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 1959 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Bentley | Tatra |
| Model | Continental | T603 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2760 mm |
