1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1955 Bentley S1
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 26 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 112 kg more than 1955 Bentley S1.
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 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1955 Bentley S1 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 Vantage | S1 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |
