1953 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1959 Buick Invicta
To start off, 1959 Buick Invicta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 220 kg more than 1953 Bentley Mark VI.
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. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1953 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1953 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Bentley Mark VI | 1959 Buick Invicta | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Mark VI | Invicta |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 6576 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3130 mm |