1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 102 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 412 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |
