1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1954 Bentley R Type Continental
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alpine A 310 | 1954 Bentley R Type Continental | |
Make | Alpine | Bentley |
Model | A 310 | R Type Continental |
Year Released | 1974 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 81 L |