1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 1600 (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 634 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600.
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 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 1600 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 1600 | 300 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |