1953 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1951 Bentley Mark VI
To start off, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 695 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB2.
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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1953 Aston Martin DB2 | 1951 Bentley Mark VI | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB2 | Mark VI |
Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3050 mm |