1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1969 Bristol 411.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 411 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 411 | 600 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 6328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3910 mm |