1964 Bristol 408 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (311 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408.
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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. (360 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 408 | SL |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |
