2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 7,992 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bristol Fighter (518 HP) has 384 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Bristol Fighter.
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, 2005 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bristol Fighter | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fighter | 230 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7992 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 714 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 72 L |