1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 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 925 kg more than 1975 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 1975 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1975 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 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | S1 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 1406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |