2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 89 kg more than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fighter | 300 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 100 L |