1952 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1971 Subaru R-2
To start off, 1971 Subaru R-2 is newer by 19 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 1394 kg more than 1971 Subaru R-2.
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 | 1971 Subaru R-2 | |
Make | Bentley | Subaru |
Model | Mark VI | R-2 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 27 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 1930 mm |