1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1942 Lancia Aprilia
To start off, 1955 Bentley S1 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 4,886 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 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. 1955 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1942 Lancia Aprilia has manual transmission. 1942 Lancia Aprilia 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 Bentley S1 | 1942 Lancia Aprilia | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | S1 | Aprilia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2760 mm |