1946 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1965 Porsche 912
To start off, 1965 Porsche 912 is newer by 19 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 884 kg more than 1965 Porsche 912.
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 | 1965 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Mark VI | 912 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 61 L |
