1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 746 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bentley S2 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S2 | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6230 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 345 HP |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |
