1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW
To start off, both 1979 Bristol 412 and 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (395 HP @ 5160 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW (600 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bristol 412. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bristol 412 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz CW | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 412 | CW |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 6328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5160 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |