1948 Buick 40 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 45 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (142 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C.
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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1948 Buick 40 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 40 | C |
Year Released | 1948 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 109.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1490 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2700 mm |