1948 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1955 Bentley R Type Continental
To start off, 1955 Bentley R Type Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 40 kg more than 1955 Bentley R Type Continental.
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:
1948 Bentley Mark VI | 1955 Bentley R Type Continental | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Mark VI | R Type Continental |
Year Released | 1948 | 1955 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3050 mm |