2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 50 kg more than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | 500 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 120 L |