1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
To start off, 1971 Plymouth Road Runner is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Road Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 268 kg more than 1971 Plymouth Road Runner.
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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1971 Plymouth Road Runner has manual transmission. 1971 Plymouth Road Runner will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bentley S2 | 1971 Plymouth Road Runner | |
Make | Bentley | Plymouth |
Model | S2 | Road Runner |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 6277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 1650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2980 mm |