1951 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1976 Buick Electra
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 25 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 65 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra.
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. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1951 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1951 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bentley Mark VI | 1976 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Mark VI | Electra |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4256 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |
