1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1957 Bentley S1
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 11 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 935 kg more than 1968 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. 1957 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA 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:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1957 Bentley S1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | GTA | S1 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3130 mm |
