1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1948 Fiat 500
To start off, 1952 Bentley R Type Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bentley R Type Continental weights approximately 861 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500.
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 R Type Continental | 1948 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | R Type Continental | 500 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1948 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 16 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2010 mm |