1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1955 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1955 Bentley S1 and 1955 Opel Rekord 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.
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 | 1955 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | S1 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |