1953 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S
To start off, 1953 Bentley Mark VI is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 540 kg more than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S.
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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1953 Bentley Mark VI | 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mark VI | 170S |
Year Released | 1953 | 1949 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2760 mm |