1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1966 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1966 Avanti Avanti is newer by 11 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1966 Avanti Avanti.
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 | 1966 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Bentley | Avanti |
Model | S1 | Avanti |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 254 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 95 L |