2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 Bristol 410
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 850 kg more than 1969 Bristol 410. 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Bristol 410. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Bristol 410.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1969 Bristol 410 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Continental | 410 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 81 L |
