1987 BMW 730 vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1987 BMW 730 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1987 BMW 730.
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, 1987 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 730 | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 730 | 300 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |