1953 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1953 Bentley Mark VI is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 716 kg more than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V.
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 Bentley Mark VI | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mark VI | 170 V |
Year Released | 1953 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2850 mm |