1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 400 | 190 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |