1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 13 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 20 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 | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | S1 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
