1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1955 Bentley S1
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 30 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 920 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 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:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1955 Bentley S1 | |
Make | Abarth | Bentley |
Model | Lancia 037 | S1 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4886 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3130 mm |