1957 Bentley S1 vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1957 Bentley S1 and 1957 Lotus Seven 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 975 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1957 Lotus Seven 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 | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | S1 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2190 mm |
