1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1955 Bentley S1
To start off, 1955 Bentley S1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 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 890 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40.
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:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1955 Bentley S1 | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 40 | S1 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
