1948 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1947 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1948 Bentley Mark VI is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 700 kg more than 1947 Triumph Roadster.
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.
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1948 Bentley Mark VI | 1947 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Bentley | Triumph |
Model | Mark VI | Roadster |
Year Released | 1948 | 1947 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2550 mm |