1953 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 22 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 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 860 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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. 1975 Nissan Silvia 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. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Bentley Mark VI | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Mark VI | Silvia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2350 mm |