1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, both 1952 Bentley R Type Continental and 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 651 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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 | 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Bentley | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | R Type Continental | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2510 mm |
