1959 BMW 700 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 702 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 700 | E |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 65 L |
