1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 28 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 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 75 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 66 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 406 | 190 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |