2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 405 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (195 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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 Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (358 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 4519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 195 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
