1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1955 Bentley S1 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. 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 508 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK.
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 1948 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1948 Jaguar XK 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 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | S1 | XK |
Year Released | 1955 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |