1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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 1010 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1955 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1974 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1974 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bentley S1 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | S1 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4886 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2380 mm |
