1952 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 718 kg more than 1952 Bentley Mark VI.
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. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1952 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1952 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Bentley Mark VI | 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Mark VI | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 6382 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 6160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3810 mm |