1949 Bristol 400 vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 52 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 365 kg more than 1949 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 2001 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 400 | E |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
