1952 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1988 BMW 520
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 36 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 284 kg more than 1988 BMW 520.
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. 1988 BMW 520 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. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Bentley Mark VI | 1988 BMW 520 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Mark VI | 520 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 202 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 | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2770 mm |