1990 BMW 316 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 316 | 220 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |