1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 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 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1955 Bentley S1 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | S1 | 911 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 544 HP |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 309 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |