1998 BMW 730 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz T would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz T.
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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1998 BMW 730 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz T | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 730 | T |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |