1985 BMW 333 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1985 BMW 333 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,839 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 333 (451 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (205 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 333 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1985 BMW 333.
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, 1985 BMW 333 (705 Nm) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (315 Nm). This means 1985 BMW 333 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 333 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 333 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 333 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 333 | 380 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 315 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1615 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3080 mm |