1975 BMW 320 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190. (154 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 320 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 100 L |
