1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 34 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 6,223 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 438 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.
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1959 Bentley S2 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S2 | C |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6223 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 62 L |