1948 Bristol 400 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 1660 kg more than 1948 Bristol 400. 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 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 400 | C |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |
