1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1955 Bentley S1 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1955 Bentley S1.
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. 1955 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 has manual transmission. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Bentley S1 | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S1 | 500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 120 L |