1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1972 Volvo 164
To start off, 1972 Volvo 164 is newer by 17 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 520 kg more than 1972 Volvo 164.
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 | 1972 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | S1 | 164 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |