1951 Bristol 400 vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 366 kg more than 1951 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 2000 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 400 | E |
Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 128 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 | 1536 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 |