1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1979 Buick Electra
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 24 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra.
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 | 1979 Buick Electra | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | S1 | Electra |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3030 mm |