1952 BMW 501 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
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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1952 BMW 501 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 501 | W 110 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |