1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1936 Buick Century
To start off, 1955 Bentley S1 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1936 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1936 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1936 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 S1 | 1936 Buick Century | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | S1 | Century |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1936 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4886 cc | 5247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 108.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
