1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1961 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1961 Skoda 1200 is newer by 6 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 870 kg more than 1961 Skoda 1200.
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 | 1961 Skoda 1200 | |
Make | Bentley | Skoda |
Model | S1 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 1219 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 30 L |