1949 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1961 Renault Floride
To start off, 1961 Renault Floride is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1961 Renault Floride.
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:
1949 Bentley Mark VI | 1961 Renault Floride | |
Make | Bentley | Renault |
Model | Mark VI | Floride |
Year Released | 1949 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2270 mm |