1955 Bentley S1 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 53 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 735 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 S1 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S1 | E |
Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 507 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |