1992 BMW 850 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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 850 (447 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 850 | 500 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 5399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 440 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 120 L |