1975 BMW 315 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 2,194 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (105 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 315 | SC |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
