1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1959 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1959 Fiat Campagnola 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 4,887 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 590 kg more than 1959 Fiat Campagnola.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Bentley S1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 1959 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat Campagnola 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 | 1959 Fiat Campagnola | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | S1 | Campagnola |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 20.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2260 mm |