1949 Buick 40 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Buick 40 (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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:
1949 Buick 40 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 40 | 220 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 109.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2850 mm |