1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 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 4,887 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 255 kg more than 1986 Mazda 929.
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 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | S1 | 929 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |