1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. (158 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1990 BMW 850.
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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1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1990 BMW 850 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
Model | 300 | 850 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 52 L |