1979 BMW 728 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 (182 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1979 BMW 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 728 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 728 | 190 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |