1960 Austin A 99 vs. 1957 Bentley S1
To start off, 1960 Austin A 99 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bentley S1 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1960 Austin A 99.
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. 1957 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1960 Austin A 99 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 99 | 1957 Bentley S1 | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 99 | S1 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3130 mm |