1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1999 Bentley Brooklands.
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, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Brooklands | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brooklands | 500 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3300 mm |