1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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:
1955 Bristol 405 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 405 | 190 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |