1995 BMW 730 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 44 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 730 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, 1995 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 730 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 730 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 48 L |
