2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental.
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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | 600 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6329 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3910 mm |