1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1956 Bentley S1
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bentley S1 weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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. 1956 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 850 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1956 Bentley S1 | |
Make | Abarth | Bentley |
Model | 850 | S1 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3130 mm |