1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1955 Bentley S1
To start off, 1965 Abarth 700 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,886 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700.
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. 1955 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth 700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 1955 Bentley S1 | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | 700 | S1 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 4886 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 80 L |
