1953 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1953 Buick 40
To start off, both 1953 Bentley R Type Continental and 1953 Buick 40 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bentley R Type Continental 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bentley R Type Continental | 1953 Buick 40 | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | R Type Continental | 40 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 4315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3090 mm |