1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, both 1973 Bristol 411 and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (289 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1973 Bristol 411.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 411 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 4520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2970 mm |
