1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1982 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, 1958 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 406 | 190 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2680 mm |