1995 BMW 316 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1995 BMW 316 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,208 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 544 kg more than 1995 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 316 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 316 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3310 mm |
