2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 56 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2000 BMW Z9.
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, both vehicles can yield 440 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Z9 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3300 mm |
