1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1956 Bentley S1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Triumph Mayflower 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 771 kg more than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
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:
1956 Bentley S1 | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Bentley | Triumph |
Model | S1 | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 37 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2110 mm |