2002 BMW 318 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC.
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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 318 | SC |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
