1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1989 Opel Omega
To start off, 1989 Opel Omega is newer by 33 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 525 kg more than 1989 Opel Omega.
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. 1956 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1989 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1989 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bentley S1 | 1989 Opel Omega | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | S1 | Omega |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2740 mm |