1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1956 Bristol 405 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Bristol 405 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1956 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 405 | 220 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 48 L |