2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1956 Chrysler C
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 570 kg more than 1956 Chrysler C.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chrysler C. (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chrysler C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1956 Chrysler C | |
| Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
| Model | Continental | C |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5801 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| 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 | 2450 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3210 mm |
