1956 Austin Princess vs. 1951 Bentley Mark VI
To start off, 1956 Austin Princess is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 334 kg more than 1951 Bentley Mark VI.
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:
1956 Austin Princess | 1951 Bentley Mark VI | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | Princess | Mark VI |
Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2184 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3050 mm |