1949 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1977 Volvo 343
To start off, 1977 Volvo 343 is newer by 28 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 860 kg more than 1977 Volvo 343.
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. 1977 Volvo 343 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. 1977 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bentley Mark VI | 1977 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Mark VI | 343 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |