1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 74 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.
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1952 Bentley R Type Continental | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | R Type Continental | Caprice |
Year Released | 1952 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2950 mm |