2004 Bentley Continental vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie

To start off, 2004 Bentley Continental is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie would be higher.

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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie. (798 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie. 2004 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Bentley Continental 1979 Mercedes-Benz Studie
Make Bentley Mercedes-Benz
Model Continental Studie
Year Released 2004 1979
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 421 HP 0 HP
Torque 875 Nm 798 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual


 

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