1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. (258 Nm). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Turbo | 280 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
