1981 BMW 725 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1954 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, 1981 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 725 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 725 | 190 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |