2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1954 Bristol 405
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 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 (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1954 Bristol 405. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1954 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1954 Bristol 405 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 | 1954 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Continental | 405 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2900 mm |
