2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 64 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Z9 | 220 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
