1957 BMW 600 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1957 BMW 600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 600 | 190 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2410 mm |