1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 12 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 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 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 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | S1 | 914 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 290 mm |
