1946 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 1949 Hudson Commodore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 198 kg more than 1949 Hudson Commodore.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Bentley Mark VI | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
Make | Bentley | Hudson |
Model | Mark VI | Commodore |
Year Released | 1946 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 4166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 114.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 6.5:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3160 mm |