1995 BMW S3 vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1995 BMW S3.
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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW S3 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW S3 | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S3 | 600 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |