1959 Alvis TD vs. 1952 Bentley Mark VI
To start off, 1959 Alvis TD is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 429 kg more than 1959 Alvis TD.
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:
1959 Alvis TD | 1952 Bentley Mark VI | |
Make | Alvis | Bentley |
Model | TD | Mark VI |
Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3050 mm |