1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1983 BMW 325
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 BMW 325. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1271 kg more than 1983 BMW 325. 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1983 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model | 500 | 325 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
