1992 BMW 740 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 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 174 more horse power than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. 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 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 740 | 230.4 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
