1955 Bentley S1 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 56 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.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bentley S1 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | S1 | 535 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 311 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |