1976 BMW 633 vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 84 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 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 633 | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 633 | 300 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |