2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 45 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 6,748 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 1625 kg more than 1961 Morris Minor.
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 809 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1961 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Bentley | Morris |
| Model | Continental | Minor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 947 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 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 | 2450 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
