2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. (240 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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 Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500. (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Brooklands | 500 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |