1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 28 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bentley S1 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice.
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 | 1984 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | S1 | Caprice |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2950 mm |