1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 37 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
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. 1955 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 has manual transmission. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bentley S1 | 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | S1 | XJR-15 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 450 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 78.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |