1954 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 1954 Bentley R Type Continental and 1954 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,887 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.
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1954 Bentley R Type Continental | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | R Type Continental | Beetle |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |