1951 Austin Princess vs. 1956 Bentley S1
To start off, 1956 Bentley S1 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess 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. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 230 kg more than 1956 Bentley S1.
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 1951 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1951 Austin Princess 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin Princess | 1956 Bentley S1 | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | Princess | S1 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3130 mm |