1951 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1983 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 32 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 790 kg more than 1983 Mazda RX-7.
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.
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1951 Bentley Mark VI | 1983 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Mark VI | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 105 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2430 mm |