1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196
To start off, both 1955 Bentley S1 and 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1160 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196.
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 Mercedes-Benz W 196 has manual transmission. 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 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 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz W 196 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S1 | W 196 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 4886 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 720 kg |
