2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz T
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 T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz T would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1104 kg more than 1978 Mercedes-Benz T.
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. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1978 Mercedes-Benz T has manual transmission. 1978 Mercedes-Benz T will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Bentley Continental | 1978 Mercedes-Benz T | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Continental | T |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2800 mm |