1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 44 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo.
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 1999 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo 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.
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1955 Bentley S1 | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Bentley | Lamborghini |
Model | S1 | Diablo |
Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4886 cc | 5707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 523 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |