1998 BMW 323 vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 BMW 323. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 811 kg more than 1998 BMW 323. 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 323. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 323 | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 323 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 120 L |
