1957 Bentley S1 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bentley S1 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
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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1957 Bentley S1 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S1 | 560 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
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 | 142 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2460 mm |