2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1946 Bentley Mark VI
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 596 kg more than 1946 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. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1946 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1946 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1946 Bentley Mark VI | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental | Mark VI |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1946 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 81 L |
