1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, both 1955 Bentley S1 and 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 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 14 kg more than 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has manual transmission. 1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | S1 | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4886 cc | 4566 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 108 L |
