1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 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 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S1 | C 111 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 2400 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 345 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 120 L |