1981 BMW 628 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1981 BMW 628 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 628 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. 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, 1981 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 628 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 628 | S |
Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |