1994 BMW 740 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 740 | 220 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 48 L |