1960 Bentley S2 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bentley S2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bentley S2 would be higher. At 6,229 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Bentley S2 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:
1960 Bentley S2 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S2 | C |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6229 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4592 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 66 L |