1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 383 kg more than 1956 Bentley S1.
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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1956 Bentley S1 | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | S1 | Silver Cloud II |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2108 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3130 mm |