1946 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1959 Bentley S2
To start off, 1959 Bentley S2 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 518 kg more than 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C.
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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1946 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1946 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1959 Bentley S2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 6C | S2 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 81 L |