1948 Buick 40 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136
To start off, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 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 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (142 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 1128 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136.
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 W 136 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 40 | W 136 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 5249 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 720 kg |
