1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1963 Bristol 408 and 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 408 | 300 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |