1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1959 Bentley S2 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. 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 1128 kg more than 1956 Morris Minor.
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 | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Bentley | Morris |
Model | S2 | Minor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 36 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2190 mm |