1969 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1959 Bentley S2
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 948 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1959 Bentley S2 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Junior | S2 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 81 L |