1952 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 1963 Riley 4 is newer by 11 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 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 706 kg more than 1963 Riley 4.
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 Bentley Mark VI | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Bentley | Riley |
Model | Mark VI | 4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2530 mm |