1959 Abarth 500 vs. 1959 Bentley S2
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 500 and 1959 Bentley S2 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 1473 kg more than 1959 Abarth 500.
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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 500 | 1959 Bentley S2 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | 500 | S2 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 81 L |
