1950 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1956 Bentley S1
To start off, 1956 Bentley S1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bentley S1 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C.
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. 1956 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1950 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1956 Bentley S1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 6C | S1 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |