1955 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley R Type Continental weights approximately 10 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S.
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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1955 Bentley R Type Continental | 1986 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | R Type Continental | S |
Year Released | 1955 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 275 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2950 mm |