1948 Buick 40 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 38 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (142 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 40 | 300 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1590 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |