1952 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 34 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 188 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1952 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1952 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1952 Bentley Mark VI | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mark VI | 500 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4256 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 245 HP |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3080 mm |