1985 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1985 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 165 kg more than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S.
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.
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1985 Bristol Beaufighter | 1982 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Beaufighter | S |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |