1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1954 Bentley R Type Continental
To start off, 1954 Bentley R Type Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1952 Abarth 1500 | 1954 Bentley R Type Continental | |
Make | Abarth | Bentley |
Model | 1500 | R Type Continental |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3050 mm |