1954 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1954 Bentley R Type Continental and 1954 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 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:
1954 Bentley R Type Continental | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | R Type Continental | 356 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 79 L |