2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (136 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 749 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. 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 656 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B has manual transmission. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Bentley Continental | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | 300B |
Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3050 mm |