1951 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1974 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 23 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 950 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen 181.
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 | 1974 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Mark VI | 181 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |