1952 Austin A vs. 1955 Bentley S1
To start off, 1955 Bentley S1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 4,886 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 95 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A | 1955 Bentley S1 | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A | S1 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4886 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
