1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401.
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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 401 | 190 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |