1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1504 kg more than 1959 Bristol 406. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 406 | 600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 65 L |