1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1948 Maserati 4
To start off, 1956 Bentley S1 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bentley S1 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1948 Maserati 4.
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. 1956 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1948 Maserati 4 has manual transmission. 1948 Maserati 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bentley S1 | 1948 Maserati 4 | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | S1 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 257 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
