1955 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1950 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1955 Bentley R Type Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley R Type Continental weights approximately 610 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1500.
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:
1955 Bentley R Type Continental | 1950 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | R Type Continental | 1500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 35 L |