1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1950 Bristol 450.
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:
1950 Bristol 450 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 450 | 300 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |