1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 420 kg more than 1990 Bentley Turbo.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Turbo | C |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2770 mm |