1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1416 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Turbo | 500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 111 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3300 mm |
