1995 BMW M5 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. (158 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1995 BMW M5.
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.
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1995 BMW M5 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | M5 | 300 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 71 L |