1957 Bentley S1 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 35 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 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Bentley S1 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S1 | 420 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2500 mm |