1957 Bentley S1 vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1970 Volvo 140 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bentley S1 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 459 kg more than 1970 Volvo 140.
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:
1957 Bentley S1 | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | S1 | 140 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |