2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 570 kg more than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 1955 Daimler One-O-Four | |
| Make | Bentley | Daimler |
| Model | Continental | One-O-Four |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2900 mm |
