1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1955 Bentley S1
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 38 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 556 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 1955 Bentley S1 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Brooklands | S1 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4886 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |
