1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (5 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 95 kg more than 1951 Bristol 401. 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (154 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 401 | E |
Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |