1996 BMW 332 vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 332 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 332 | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 332 | 170 V |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
