1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1995 Bentley Continental.
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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | 600 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 112 L |