1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1955 Bentley S1
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 34 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 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 254 kg more than 1989 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:
1989 Avanti Avanti | 1955 Bentley S1 | |
Make | Avanti | Bentley |
Model | Avanti | S1 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 4887 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 | 1626 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |