1976 BMW 630 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
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 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 630 | 220 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |