1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 BMW 3.3. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1976 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 BMW 3.3 | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 3.3 | 300 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 100 L |