1948 Buick 40 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,064 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Buick 40 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 40 | 300 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4064 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2390 mm |