1952 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1952 Bentley Mark VI and 1952 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 1054 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356.
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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1952 Bentley Mark VI | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Mark VI | 356 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 1287 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 | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2110 mm |