1949 Buick 40 vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 29 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 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1978 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 | 1978 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 40 | S |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1610 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |