2002 BMW 320 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 2002 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220. (157 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 320 | 220 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
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 | 148 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |