1948 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
To start off, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is newer by 8 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 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Mark VI | Bel Air |
Year Released | 1948 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 3869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2930 mm |