1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 4 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 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 415 kg more than 1955 Bentley S1.
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 | 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | S1 | Eldorado |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 6382 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 345 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |