1992 BMW 740 vs. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. 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, 1992 BMW 740 (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S has manual transmission. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 BMW 740 | 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 740 | 170S |
Year Released | 1992 | 1949 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 47 L |