1976 BMW 633 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC. (250 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLC | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 633 | CLC |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
