1955 Abarth Renault vs. 1959 Bentley S2
To start off, 1959 Bentley S2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 1096 kg more than 1955 Abarth Renault.
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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1955 Abarth Renault has manual transmission. 1955 Abarth Renault will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Abarth Renault | 1959 Bentley S2 | |
Make | Abarth | Bentley |
Model | Renault | S2 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1986 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3130 mm |