1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 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 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 650 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | S1 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2270 mm |
