1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 26 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 2,745 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 520 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 has automatic transmission and 1953 Bristol 404 has manual transmission. 1953 Bristol 404 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 404 | 280 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2940 mm |