1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1995 BMW Dinan
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 40 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 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan 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 | 1995 BMW Dinan | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | S1 | Dinan |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 5598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2770 mm |