1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1960 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Vauxhall Velox 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 349 more horse power than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1274 kg more than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. 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) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. (200 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1960 Vauxhall Velox has manual transmission. 1960 Vauxhall Velox will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1960 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | Bentley | Vauxhall |
Model | Continental | Velox |
Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 200 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |