1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1959 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1959 Opel Rekord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 1959 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1959 Opel Rekord 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 | 1959 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | S1 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
