1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 18 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 915 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500.
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 | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Bentley | Triumph |
Model | S1 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 60 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |