1946 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 494 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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.
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1946 Bentley Mark VI | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mark VI | 230 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 2298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 65 L |