1978 Bentley T2 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1978 Bentley T2 and 1978 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bentley T2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bentley T2 (220 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz S. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bentley T2 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz S.
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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1978 Bentley T2 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | T2 | S |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 114 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |