1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1968 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1968 Opel Kadett is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bentley S2 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 1163 kg more than 1968 Opel Kadett.
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 1968 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1968 Opel Kadett 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 Bentley S2 | 1968 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | S2 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |