1993 BMW 840 vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz E.
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.
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1993 BMW 840 | 1977 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 840 | E |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |