1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 14 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 728 kg more than 1972 Mazda 818.
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 | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | S1 | 818 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2320 mm |