1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1955 Bentley S1
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 16 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 4,887 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 800 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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:
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1955 Bentley S1 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 1750 | S1 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |