1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Volvo 120 is newer by 11 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bentley S1 weights approximately 698 kg more than 1969 Volvo 120.
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 | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | S1 | 120 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
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 | 106 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |