1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1955 Bentley S1
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 18 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 840 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV 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:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1955 Bentley S1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | GTV | S1 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4886 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |
