1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1987 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. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Bristol 405 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 405 | 190 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |