1946 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 43 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 366 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mark VI | 300 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 231 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2810 mm |