1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 Riley Two Point Six
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley Two Point Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley Two Point Six would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 810 kg more than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley Two Point Six. (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley Two Point Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 1959 Riley Two Point Six | |
| Make | Bentley | Riley |
| Model | Continental | Two Point Six |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
