1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 1997 Nissan President is newer by 41 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. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 165 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 | 1997 Nissan President | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | S1 | President |
Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 4492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3040 mm |