1953 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1959 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Seville 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 350 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 Cadillac Seville 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 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Bentley Mark VI | 1959 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Mark VI | Seville |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3310 mm |