1955 BMW 502 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 BMW 502 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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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1955 BMW 502 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 502 | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |