2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1964 Bristol 408
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 869 kg more than 1964 Bristol 408. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Bristol 408. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Bristol 408.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1964 Bristol 408 | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | Continental | 408 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 81 L |