1949 BMW 340 vs. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S
To start off, both 1949 BMW 340 and 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 BMW 340 (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 BMW 340 should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S weights approximately 60 kg more than 1949 BMW 340.
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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1949 BMW 340 | 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 340 | 170S |
Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |