1948 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1961 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1961 Buick Invicta is newer by 13 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 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 220 kg more than 1948 Bentley Mark VI.
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. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1948 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1948 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bentley Mark VI | 1961 Buick Invicta | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Mark VI | Invicta |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4257 cc | 6576 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
| 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 | 1850 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
