1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 810 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. 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.
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1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1973 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | S |
Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |