2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Arnage | 250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 2778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
