2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 830 kg more than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | 300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2998 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
