1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1977 Maserati Merak
To start off, 1977 Maserati Merak is newer by 19 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 378 kg more than 1977 Maserati Merak.
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 1977 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1977 Maserati Merak 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 | 1977 Maserati Merak | |
Make | Bentley | Maserati |
Model | S1 | Merak |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 157 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |