1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is newer by 21 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 399 kg more than 1959 Bentley S2.
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 | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | S2 | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 5310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3050 mm |
