1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 411 | 230 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3060 mm |
