1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1988 Bristol Beaufighter
To start off, 1988 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 33 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1988 Bristol Beaufighter.
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 | 1988 Bristol Beaufighter | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | S1 | Beaufighter |
Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5898 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 | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2910 mm |