1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1976 Bristol 412. 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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 412 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2990 mm |
