1960 Bentley S2 vs. 2000 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1960 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 2000 Pontiac Firebird has manual transmission. 2000 Pontiac Firebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bentley S2 | 2000 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | S2 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6229 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 76 L |