2008 BMW 118 vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 118 | 230 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 63 L |