1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1956 Bentley S1
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1956 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1956 Bentley S1 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 | S1 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3130 mm |
