1973 BMW Touring vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (376 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 640 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Touring | E |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
