1957 Bentley S1 vs. 1951 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1957 Bentley S1 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Renault Colorale would be higher. 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 115 kg more than 1951 Renault Colorale.
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 1951 Renault Colorale has manual transmission. 1951 Renault Colorale 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Bentley S1 | 1951 Renault Colorale | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | S1 | Colorale |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 45 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
