2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 764 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | 200 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1986 cc |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 29.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 65 L |
