1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Dinan (976 Nm) has 748 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. (228 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1986 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Dinan | S |
Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5598 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 976 Nm | 228 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2950 mm |