1949 Buick 40 vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1949 Buick 40 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1949 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1949 Buick 40 | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 40 | 500 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 5399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 111 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2400 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3300 mm |