1960 Bentley S2 vs. 2002 Lexus IS
To start off, 2002 Lexus IS is newer by 42 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 2002 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2002 Lexus IS 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 | 2002 Lexus IS | |
Make | Bentley | Lexus |
Model | S2 | IS |
Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6229 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |