1948 Bentley Mark VI vs. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 57 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro.
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. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro 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. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1948 Bentley Mark VI | 2005 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Bentley | Vauxhall |
Model | Mark VI | Monaro |
Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 328 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2800 mm |