1951 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1965 Porsche 904
To start off, 1965 Porsche 904 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 1151 kg more than 1965 Porsche 904.
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:
| 1951 Bentley Mark VI | 1965 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Mark VI | 904 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4256 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 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 | 699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2310 mm |
