1983 BMW 725 vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1983 BMW 725 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1983 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 725.
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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 725 | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 725 | 500 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 5.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3300 mm |