1952 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 314 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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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1952 Bentley Mark VI | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mark VI | 250 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 2523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3430 mm |