2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1961 Morris Minor

To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Morris Minor 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 345 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1595 kg more than 1961 Morris Minor. 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 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bentley Continental 1961 Morris Minor
Make Bentley Morris
Model Continental Minor
Year Released 2000 1961
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 947 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 380 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 717 Nm 66 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 62.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 76.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2420 kg 825 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1560 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2190 mm