1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1955 BMW 501
To start off, both 1955 Bentley S1 and 1955 BMW 501 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 535 kg more than 1955 BMW 501.
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 1955 BMW 501 has manual transmission. 1955 BMW 501 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.
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1955 Bentley S1 | 1955 BMW 501 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | S1 | 501 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 2580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2840 mm |