1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320.
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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. (310 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 408 | 320 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |