1946 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 44 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 84 kg more than 1990 Chevrolet Caprice.
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. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1946 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1946 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Bentley Mark VI | 1990 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Mark VI | Caprice |
Year Released | 1946 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |