1956 Bentley S1 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 57 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 125 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. 1956 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 2013 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 2013 Jaguar XK 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.
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1956 Bentley S1 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | S1 | XK |
Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 542 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4794 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1322 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2752 mm |