1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 68 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 (223 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | 320 | 120 |
Year Released | 1942 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3208 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2670 mm |