1957 Bentley S1 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 55 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bentley S1 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2012 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.
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1957 Bentley S1 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S1 | C |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 454 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4724 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2766 mm |