1953 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. 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.
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1953 Bentley R Type Continental | 1979 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | R Type Continental | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2610 mm |