1953 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1953 Bentley Mark VI and 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mark VI | 300 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2390 mm |