1954 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 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.
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1954 Bentley R Type Continental | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | R Type Continental | S |
Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 604 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 90 L |