1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1950 Bristol 450
To start off, 1955 Bentley S1 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 4,886 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 1150 kg more than 1950 Bristol 450.
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 | 1950 Bristol 450 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | S1 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4886 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 54 L |
