1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1956 Bristol 405
To start off, 1958 Bentley S1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bentley S1 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1956 Bristol 405.
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. 1958 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1956 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1956 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bentley S1 | 1956 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | S1 | 405 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2900 mm |