1982 BMW 318 vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1982 BMW 318 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 318 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 114 kg more than 1982 BMW 318.
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, 1982 BMW 318 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 318 | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 318 | 170 V |
Year Released | 1982 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |