1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 1972 Toyota Century 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. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 78 kg more than 1958 Bentley S1.
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 Toyota Century | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | S1 | Century |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2870 mm |