1955 Bentley S1 vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 50 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 733 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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.
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1955 Bentley S1 | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | S1 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 178 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 48 L |