1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1947 Bentley Mark VI
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1947 Bentley Mark VI | |
Make | Alpine | Bentley |
Model | A 310 | Mark VI |
Year Released | 1971 | 1947 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 4257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3050 mm |