2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 141 kg more than 2001 Bentley Continental.
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.
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2001 Bentley Continental | 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Continental | Phantom |
Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2591 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 6050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 104 L |