1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1955 Bentley S1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 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 880 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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 | 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Bentley | Alfa Romeo |
Model | S1 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |