1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1954 Plymouth Belvedere
To start off, 1955 Bentley S1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Plymouth Belvedere. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Plymouth Belvedere 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 340 kg more than 1954 Plymouth Belvedere.
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 | 1954 Plymouth Belvedere | |
Make | Bentley | Plymouth |
Model | S1 | Belvedere |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2930 mm |