1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1976 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1976 Cadillac Seville is newer by 20 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 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 175 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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bentley S1 | 1976 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | S1 | Seville |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2910 mm |