1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. 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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 404 | 190 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |