1951 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 29 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 865 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona.
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. 1980 Toyota Corona 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. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bentley Mark VI | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Mark VI | Corona |
Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2530 mm |