1988 BMW 530 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 369 kg more than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 BMW 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 530 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 530 | 190 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.6 mm |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |