1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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.
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1999 Bentley Brooklands | 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brooklands | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |