1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1948 Bentley Mark VI
To start off, 1996 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 580 kg more than 1948 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. 1996 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1948 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1948 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 1948 Bentley Mark VI | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Brooklands | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3050 mm |
