1955 Bentley S1 vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 57 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 600 kg more than 2012 Ascari A10.
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 2012 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2012 Ascari A10 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 | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ascari |
| Model | S1 | A10 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4886 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2636 mm |
