1958 Bentley S1 vs. 1959 BMW 501
To start off, 1959 BMW 501 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bentley S1 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1959 BMW 501.
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:
1958 Bentley S1 | 1959 BMW 501 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | S1 | 501 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 2580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2840 mm |