1975 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 310 kg more than 1975 BMW 320. 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (189 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 320 | SC |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
