1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1995 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 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 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 1326 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
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 Caterham Super 7 has manual transmission. 1995 Caterham Super 7 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 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Bentley | Caterham |
Model | S1 | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 30 L |