1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1956 Buick 40
To start off, 1958 Bentley S1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bentley S1 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1956 Buick 40.
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:
1958 Bentley S1 | 1956 Buick 40 | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | S1 | 40 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3110 mm |