1972 BMW 3 vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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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1972 BMW 3 | 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 3 | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |