1973 BMW 525 vs. 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1973 BMW 525 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL (149 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 525 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 BMW 525 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL. (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 525 | 1966 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 525 | SL |
Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |