1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1955 Bentley S1
To start off, both 1955 Austin-Healey 100 and 1955 Bentley S1 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 935 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
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. 1955 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1955 Austin-Healey 100 has manual transmission. 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 1955 Bentley S1 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Bentley |
| Model | 100 | S1 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 80 L |
