1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bentley S1 weights approximately 339 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C.
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. 1956 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1956 Bentley S1 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S1 | C |
Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 73 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |