1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380 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 4,887 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 284 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 380.
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 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S1 | 380 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
