1993 BMW 316 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1993 BMW 316.
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, 1993 BMW 316 (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 316 | 200 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83.6 mm |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 33.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |