1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 35 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bentley S1 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 456.
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 | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | S1 | 456 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 435 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |