2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP) has 241 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. (258 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. 2002 Bentley Continental T has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Continental T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Bentley Continental T | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental T | 280 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 180 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |