2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1952 Hudson Hornet

To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1952 Hudson Hornet. (144 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1952 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 650 kg more than 1952 Hudson Hornet. 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. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1952 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1952 Hudson Hornet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bentley Continental 1952 Hudson Hornet
Make Bentley Hudson
Model Continental Hornet
Year Released 2000 1952
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 4810 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 421 HP 144 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1980 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2990 mm