2009 BMW 328 vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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.
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2009 BMW 328 | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 328 | 190 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |