1950 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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:
1950 Bentley Mark VI | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Mark VI | Elan |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2140 mm |