1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 26 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bentley S1 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore.
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 1984 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1984 Holden Commodore 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 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | S1 | Commodore |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 169 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2680 mm |