1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1956 BMW 502
To start off, 1956 BMW 502 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley S1 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 464 kg more than 1956 BMW 502.
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 1956 BMW 502 has manual transmission. 1956 BMW 502 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 | 1956 BMW 502 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | S1 | 502 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 2580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |