1995 BMW 330 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 193 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | 190 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |