1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1958 Bristol 406
To start off, 1959 Bentley S2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 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 866 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406.
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 1958 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 406 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.
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1959 Bentley S2 | 1958 Bristol 406 | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | S2 | 406 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 2216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2900 mm |