1949 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Superbird is newer by 21 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 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 183 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
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. 1970 Plymouth Superbird has automatic transmission and 1949 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1949 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Superbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Bentley Mark VI | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
Make | Bentley | Plymouth |
Model | Mark VI | Superbird |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 6982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1667 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2930 mm |