2009 BMW 523 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 68 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 would be higher. At 7,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770. (154 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 weights approximately 1900 kg more than 2009 BMW 523.
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 523 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 770 | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 523 | 770 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1941 |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 3400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3890 mm |