1978 BMW B7 vs. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S.
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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | B7 | 170S |
Year Released | 1978 | 1949 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 112 Nm |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1310 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |