1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 22 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 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1977 Chevrolet Malibu.
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 | 1977 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | S1 | Malibu |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 5001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2760 mm |