1946 Austin 16 vs. 1955 Bentley S1
To start off, 1955 Bentley S1 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1946 Austin 16.
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. 1955 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1946 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1946 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Austin 16 | 1955 Bentley S1 | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | 16 | S1 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
