2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1973 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 716 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz E. (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 1973 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental | E |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |
