2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP) has 468 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1097 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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 Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | 230 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
