2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (195 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Azure | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Azure | 300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 82 L |