1976 Bristol 603 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 603 | C |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 333 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 62 L |