1986 Avanti Avanti vs. 1955 Bentley S1
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 31 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1986 Avanti Avanti.
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:
1986 Avanti Avanti | 1955 Bentley S1 | |
Make | Avanti | Bentley |
Model | Avanti | S1 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4886 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |