1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1986 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1986 Holden Commodore is newer by 31 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 660 kg more than 1986 Holden Commodore.
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 | 1986 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | S1 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2680 mm |