1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 975 kg more than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 634 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. (241 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | 280 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |