1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1952 Bentley R Type Continental.
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 | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | R Type Continental | 603 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 81 L |