1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1976 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 17 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1976 Pontiac Firebird.
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 | 1976 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | S2 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 104.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2750 mm |