1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1960 Bristol 406 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1960 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bristol 406 | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 406 | 500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 111 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 | 1260 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 120 L |