1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1955 Bentley S1
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 12 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 1090 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1955 Bentley S1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | GTA | S1 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4886 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 114.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |