1954 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136
To start off, both 1954 Bentley R Type Continental and 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bentley R Type Continental | 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | R Type Continental | W 136 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 4566 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
