1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1959 Bentley S2 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,230 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 126 kg more than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
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:
| 1959 Bentley S2 | 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | S2 | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 5673 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 164 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3690 mm |
