1949 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 21 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 40 | SL |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1360 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |