1976 BMW 630 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 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 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 589 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 630 | Viano |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3210 mm |
