1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1969 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1969 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 10 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 6,230 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 256 kg more than 1969 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 1969 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1969 Maserati Quattroporte 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 | 1969 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Bentley | Maserati |
Model | S2 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6230 cc | 4709 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 286 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2760 mm |