1973 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 32 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 2,948 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 738 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (540 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Touring | C |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
