1957 BMW 600 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,745 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 1010 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 has automatic transmission and 1957 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1957 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 600 | 280 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 2745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2940 mm |