1957 Alvis TC 108 G vs. 1957 Bentley S1
To start off, both 1957 Alvis TC 108 G and 1957 Bentley S1 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bentley S1 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1957 Alvis TC 108 G.
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. 1957 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1957 Alvis TC 108 G has manual transmission. 1957 Alvis TC 108 G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1957 Alvis TC 108 G | 1957 Bentley S1 | |
Make | Alvis | Bentley |
Model | TC 108 G | S1 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3130 mm |