1956 Bentley S1 vs. 2005 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Nissan Silvia is newer by 49 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 485 kg more than 2005 Nissan Silvia.
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 | 2005 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | S1 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1290 mm |
