1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2010 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2010 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 69 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 255 kg more than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (1,048 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2010 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Bentley |
Model | 500 | Brooklands |
Year Released | 1941 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5399 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 530 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 1048 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3117 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 96 L |